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PQI's 0.12 in. Thin Credit Card Sized Card Drive with 16GB Capacity

PQI Corporation has introduced Card Drive U510, a state of the art portable storage device with breakthrough in USB technology and innovative design. The drive itself is only 0.12 in. thin credit card sized, holds a maximum capacity of 16GB. Card Drive uses PQI's own patented Intelligent Stick technology; it is compatible with USB 2.0/1.1 ports. The Card Drive with Intelligent Stick retractable connector can be stowed away to retain a credit card format. With 16GB capacity, Card Drive is many times the storage capacity of the largest USB drive available on the market today. Light and durable, its shock proof and low power consumption characteristics outweigh traditional hard drives.

Card Driv comes preloaded with USB Notebook Professional-Personal File Manager software. With the file synchronization center, users can configure the drive to one's needs to store portable personal emails, personal backup, IE favorites, web accounts and security functions such as password protection and host lock functions.

PQI Card Drive will be available in silver, grey and limited soccer ball edition. Available now are 1GB, 2GB and 4GB. The 8GB and 16GB version of Card Drive U510 are expected to ship early next month.

Card Drive U510 Features:
- Interface: Intelligent Stick (compatible with USB 2.0/1.1)
- Capacities: 16GB/8GB/4GB/2GB/1GB
- OS supported: Windows XP, 2000, ME, Mac 10.1 and above
- Dimensions: 2.13(L) x 3.35(W) x 0.12(H) in.
- Weight: 0.7 oz.
- USB Notebook Professional.



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